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1.
Series:
My Promise
Board book
Dr. Jillian Roberts
9781459832053
$10.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 2
Oct 18, 2022
A stunning board book that shows little ones they will be loved unconditionally and empowers parents and caregivers to raise well-rounded, resilient individuals. With a simple message, Dr. Roberts aims to strengthen the parent-child bond and support families in becoming effective problem solvers. Each stanza in this beautifully illustrated board book presents a key parenting element/piece: start early, stay current, build resilience, nurture relationships, reduce stigma and prejudice, learn smart boundaries and offer unconditional love. These e...
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2.
Series:
I Hope
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459825932
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Ho...
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3.
Series:
I Hope / nipakosêyimon
Dual language (English & Plains Cree)
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459833258
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
Poignant words from award-winning Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith about all the hopes adults have for the young people in their lives. The hopes we have for the children in our lives are endless. We want our young people to thrive and experience all that life has to offer, but we also feel protective of them. Using simple but powerful statements, Monique Gray Smith delivers a touching message about loving, nurturing and wishing the best for our children. Paired with Gabrielle Grimard's warm and enchanting illustrations, the message in I Ho...
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4.
Series:
J’espère
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459831933
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
Message émouvant de l’autrice autochtone primée Monique Gray Smith au sujet de tous les espoirs que les adultes nourrissent pour les enfants de leur vie. Nous nourrissons pour nos jeunes des espoirs immenses. Nous voulons qu’ils et elles s’épanouissent et puissent profiter de toutes les expériences que la vie leur offre, mais nous tenons aussi à les protéger. Dans des mots simples, mais évocateurs, Monique Gray Smith nous communique un message touchant sur l’importance d’aimer nos enfants, d’en prendre soin et de faire ce qu’il y a de mieux pou...
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5.
Series:
We Sang You Home / kikî-kîwê-nikamôstamâtinân
Dual language (English & Plains Cree)
Hardcover
Richard Van Camp
9781459836365
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 13, 2022
“A beautiful welcome and a thank you to the Indigenous child who brings joy into the parents’ lives.”—School Library Journal In this sweet and lyrical picture book from the creators of the bestselling Little You, gentle rhythmic text captures the wonder new parents feel as they welcome baby into the world. Internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author Richard Van Camp teams up with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett for a second time to create a stunning book for young readers. A celebration of the bond between parent and child...
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6.
Series: My Great Bear Rainforest
Wolf Island
Paperback
Ian McAllister
9781459833678
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 13, 2022
"The story is really told by the big, bright pictures—which glow with the rhythms and beauties of this remote habitat...Enthralling fare for budding naturalists." —Kirkus Reviews The Great Bear Rainforest is a majestic place full of tall trees, huge bears and endless schools of salmon. Award-winning photographer and author Ian McAllister's luminous photographs illustrate the story of a lone wolf who swims to one of the small islands that dot the rainforest's coast. The island provides him with everything he needs—deer, salmon, fresh water—every...
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7.
Series: Orca Echoes
Lark Steals the Show
Paperback
Natasha Deen
9781459831575
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 13, 2022
It's a good thing young sleuths Lark and Connor Ba are always prepared because mysteries find them wherever they go. Lark and Connor are excited to visit the local art gallery where some of their classmates have been invited to exhibit their paintings. But when their friend Franklin is accused of stealing Kyle's masterpiece, the twins are sure Franklin is being framed—especially because Kyle has been nothing but mean to Franklin. Now the detectives are in a race to prove their friend's innocence as they collect clues and sort through red herri...
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8.
Series: Orca Echoes
Jordan and Max, Field Trip!
Paperback
Suzanne Sutherland
9781459831995
$7.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 13, 2022
It’s everyone’s favorite day of winter semester: the class field trip to the museum! Jordan is excited to see the mummies and Max can’t wait for his first trip to the big city without his big sisters watching over him. But when Jordan gets distracted by an extraordinary costume display and Max flies off to the depths of the Bat Cave, the group carries on to lunch without them. Before the two friends know it, their class has left the museum and they’re all alone downtown! Jordan knows they should find their classmates, but it’s hard to do the ...
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9.
Series:
Little You / kiya kâ-apisîsisiyan
Dual language (English & Plains Cree)
Hardcover
Richard Van Camp
9781459835931
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Aug 16, 2022
? "Van Camp composes a lyrical ode to a newborn child, which is matched in its loveliness by Flett's exquisite, collage-like images of a young one with his or her parents.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review Richard Van Camp, internationally renowned storyteller and bestselling author of Welcome Song for Baby and We Sang You Home, has partnered with award-winning illustrator Julie Flett to create a tender book that honors the child in everyone. With its delightful contemporary illustrations, Little You is perfect to be shared, read or sung to al...
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10.
Series:
Tú me sostienes
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459835269
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Aug 16, 2022
Alentar a los niños a ofrecerse amor y apoyo entre ellos y a tener en cuenta su bienestar mutuo en sus acciones cotidianas. Asesora, conferencista internacional y autora premiada, Monique Gray Smith escribió Tú me sostienes para fomentar el diálogo entre los jóvenes, sus cuidadores y sus educadores sobre la reconciliación y la importancia de las conexiones que fraguan los niños entre ellos. Con ilustraciones vibrantes de la renombrada artista Danielle Daniel, este es un libro fundacional sobre construir relaciones, promover la empatía y alenta...
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11.
Series: Orca Currents
The Book of Elsie
Paperback
Joanne Levy
9781459834248
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 16, 2022
Elsie Rose-Miller loves celebrating the Purim holiday and can't wait for the annual costume party at her local synagogue. Elsie plans to dress up as the fierce and smart Queen Esther, who saved all the Jewish people. But when financial hardship and a terrible incident of hate-inspired vandalism threaten not only the party but the synagogue too, Elsie, like Queen Esther, takes action to bring her entire community—Jewish and non-Jewish alike—together.
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12.
Series: Orca Currents en Français
Vive le poulet!
Paperback
Mahtab Narsimhan
9781459833227
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Aug 16, 2022
Shivani a quitté Mumbai il y a quelques mois à peine… Mais elle ne se sent plus vraiment comme une étrangère. Elle aime sa nouvelle école et elle a enfin une amie. Par contre, quand sa mère se propose pour cuisiner pour la fête-bénéfice annuelle de l’école, Shivani est sûre qu’elle deviendra la risée de tout le monde. Qu’est-ce qui arrivera si sa mère décide de préparer un de ses « plats qui puent » ? Shivani adore la cuisine indienne, mais pas question d’en manger devant ses amis. Dès son entrée dans le gymnase le jour de la fête de l’école,...
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13.
Series:
Be a Good Ancestor
Hardcover
Leona Prince
9781459831407
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 17, 2022
Rooted in Indigenous teachings, this stunning picture book encourages readers of all ages to consider the ways in which they live in connection to the world around them and to think deeply about their behaviors. Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you. Thought-provoking stanzas offer a call to action for each one of us to consider how we affect future genera...
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14.
Series:
Sitting Shiva
Hardcover
Erin Silver
9781459827721
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 17, 2022
A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can’t grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories, she refuses to come downstairs. But the laughter and memories gradually bring her into the fold, where she is comforted by her community. By the end of the book, she feels stronger and more nourished, and she understands the beautiful tradition. Then, when sees her father sitting alone, she is able to comfort him in his time of need. Sitting Shiva is a beautiful, heartfelt story ab...
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15.
Series:
Little Pine Cone
Wildfires and the Natural World
Hardcover
Johanna Wagstaffe
9781459828308
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 17, 2022
Jacky notices that the climate is changing and the summers are becoming hotter and drier... Little Jacky is a Jack pine cone who loves living in the woods with all of her animal friends. When a fire breaks out in her forest, all her friends run to safety and the firefighters battle the flames. The fire threatens to get too close to a neighboring village and Jacky watches as the people who live there, and the fire crew, take measures to make sure everyone is safe. While the village is protected from the fire, Little Jacky is scorched by the flam...
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16.
Series: The World Around Us
On the Internet
Our First Talk About Online Safety
Paperback
Dr. Jillian Roberts
9781459833661
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
May 17, 2022
Introduce children to the basics of online safety in a story-based, conversational style. Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes readers through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity. She also includes examples of people who use the internet to make the world a better place. On the Internet addresses common safety concerns in a child-centered way and offers e...
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17.
Series: Orca Think
Better Connected
How Girls Are Using Social Media for Good
Hardcover
Tanya Lloyd Kyi
9781459828575
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
May 17, 2022
The online world has real dangers, but girls around the world are using social media to create positive change and practice good digital citizenship. You've probably seen media stories about the ways girls interact online, with headlines like "Depression in Girls Linked to Higher Use of Social Media," or "Half of Girls Are Bullied on Social Media." Better Connected focuses on the less-recognized and positive aspects of the online experiences of girls. From environmental activism to gun control, immigration policy to education access, girls are ...
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18.
Series:
Naked
Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia
Paperback
Myriam Daguzan Bernier
9781459831018
$29.95
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
Age (years) from 12
May 17, 2022
? “What makes this sex-ed title stand out is the up-to-the-minute dialogue around age-old concerns combined with discussions about broader concepts…Gariépy’s radiant, curvy, stylized digital graphics are a perfect fit for the body-positive text…Non-judgemental, trustworthy, and savvy, Bernier is the counsellor we all wished we had access to in high school.”—Quill & Quire, starred review From A to Z, Naked: Not Your Average Sex Encyclopedia is an inclusive guide to sexuality for teens. The 150 entries cover key ideas about identity, relations...
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19.
Series:
What World is Left
2nd edition
Paperback
Monique Polak
9781459833036
$15.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
May 17, 2022
? “Heartbreaking. An important addition to the Holocaust curriculum.”—Booklist, starred review A pampered child used to having her own way, Anneke Van Raalte lives outside Amsterdam, where her father is a cartoonist for an Amsterdam newspaper. Though Anneke's family is Jewish, her religion means little to her. Anneke's life changes in 1942 when the Nazis invade Holland and she and her family are deported to Theresienstadt, a concentration camp in Czechoslovakia. Not only are conditions in the camp appalling, but the camp is the site of an elabo...
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20.
Series:
Managing Student Behavior
How to identify, understand, and defuse challenging classroom situations
Paperback
Marsha Costello
9781551383552
$28.95
EDUCATION
Apr 20, 2022
Managing Student Behavior provides an in-depth understanding of student behavior, including identifying factors that trigger and maintain negative, disruptive actions and attitudes. It provides an overview of appropriate reinforcement, which is fundamental in making positive behavior changes, and highlights many effective, evidence-based strategies that support permanent change. Real-life examples and anecdotes throughout the book illustrate a variety of classroom challenges, as well as strategies used to support positive change in each scenari...
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21.
Series:
The Witness Blanket
Truth, Art and Reconciliation
Hardcover
Carey Newman
9781459836129
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 19, 2022
For more than 150 years, thousands of Indigenous children were taken from their families and sent to residential schools across Canada. Artist Carey Newman created the Witness Blanket to make sure that history is never forgotten. The Blanket is a living work of art—a collection of hundreds of objects from those schools. It includes everything from photos, bricks, hockey skates, graduation certificates, dolls and piano keys to braids of hair. Behind every piece is a story. And behind every story is a residential school Survivor, including Carey'...
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22.
Series:
I Make Space
Board book
Sara Cassidy
9781459832022
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 0 - 2
Apr 12, 2022
This uniquely illustrated board book follows a young bunny through their day while they make space for themselves and others, delivering a straightforward but impactful message about boundaries and consent. Inspired by the idea of teaching very young children how to maintain social distance, I Make Space evolved into a way of demonstrating the concept of personal space and how to recognize their own needs and the needs of others—because everyone needs space sometimes, even the people that love us the most. Written by award-winning author Sara C...
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23.
Series:
Quiet, Please!
Hardcover
Russ Willms
9781459826021
$21.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Apr 12, 2022
Junior the giraffe is just looking for a nice quiet place to read his book. But there is one problem (actually, five problems): Junior’s brothers and sisters are the noisiest giraffes in the jungle! Whether it’s band practice, family singalongs or just really loud burping, Junior can’t escape the noise of his sonorous siblings! In an act of desperation, he finally discovers the one thing that will keep them quiet: reading his book out loud. Written and illustrated by award-winning author Russ Willms, Quiet, Please! is sure to become a favorite ...
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24.
Series: Orca Currents
Project Bollywood
Paperback
Mahtab Narsimhan
9781459832114
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 12, 2022
Salman loves Hindi movies and wants to produce a short Bollywood film for his school project. He gathers his friends when he's ready with the script, which is a mashup of all the movies he has ever seen. As director, Salman insists everyone follows the script exactly. But it's full of stereotypes and the cast and crew are not shy about expressing their concerns. Salman wants to remain true to the Bollywood model for his film but when his entire cast threatens to walk out, he has to decide whether to stand firm or find a way to collaborate.
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25.
Series:
On the Line
Paperback
Eric Walters
9781459827134
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 15, 2022
Thirteen-year-old basketball star Jordan Ryker feels like his life is falling apart. All Jordie wanted was for his parents to stop fighting. Soon, he gets his wish. His parents separate and then his dad announces he’s gay. Shocked, Jordie struggles with how to process all this. His dad taught him everything he knows about basketball, and there’s an important championship game coming up. He needs him more than ever. But Jordie feels like his dad has abandoned his family. He doesn’t want anything to do with him now and he definitely doesn't want ...
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26.
Series:
It’s Me, Henry!
Hardcover
Stéphanie Deslauriers
9781459830837
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 15, 2022
Henry marches to the beat of his own green thumb in this gentle picture book about a boy on the autism spectrum. Henry doesn't remember to raise his hand and he prefers to call plants by their proper Latin names, much to the frustration of his classmates. Most days, Henry doesn't notice how different he is from the other kids in his grade, but some days, he does. On those days, he finds refuge under the shade of the Salix babylonica (willow tree) or in the school counselor's office or at his very favorite place in the world: the local botanical...
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27.
Series:
It's A Hit!
Paperback
Arin Cole Barth
9781999156299
$14.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 01, 2022
Wil never expected to end up at baseball camp instead of his beloved theater camp with all his nerdy friends. When he came out as trans, his well-meaning father was so excited to share his own boyhood love of baseball that Wil didn’t have the heart to say no. Taylor looks forward to camp every summer, eager to get on the pitching mound and be immersed in his favorite sport. He feels a disconnect between his flamboyant, queer family and the sporty community he thrives in. During camp, Wil and Taylor connect over family, growing up, and geeking o...
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28.
Series: Metatron's Children
Metatron's Children
Paperback
Chy Ryan Spain
9781999156275
$14.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 01, 2022
Meet Yren: a 12 year-old Black, non-binary kid growing up in the safety of The Village during the time After the Fall. Yren never wanted to be special, but the Universe had other plans. Together with their sibling Augi, Yren navigates the development of their unusual extra-sensory abilities and their feelings of grief and guilt following a tragic accident that takes their parents. Exploring these strange and exciting new powers will take Yren outside the safety of the life they’ve known and into a perilous adventure. The journey begins here, in...
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29.
Series:
The Light of You
Paperback
Trystan Reese
9781999156268
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Mar 01, 2022
A new baby is joining the family, and the whole community joins in the celebrate! Bringing gifts to celebrate the baby with art, music, jokes, cuddles and delicious food, they also bring their love and support for the pregnant transgender dad who will give birth to the baby soon!
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30.
Series: The World Around Us
Under Our Clothes
Our First Talk About Our Bodies
Paperback
Dr. Jillian Roberts
9781459833395
$14.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Feb 15, 2022
This illustrated nonfiction picture book by child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts introduces children to the topics of bodies, body safety and body image through a conversation-based story that begins with an observation at the community pool. Modesty, privacy and boundaries are discussed, along with how self-image is formed and how some people are more sensitive than others—sometimes at different stages in their lives. Relevant themes around body shaming, body positivity and self-esteem building are explored, with a final call to action empow...
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31.
Series:
The Dancing Trees
English Edition
Hardcover
Masiana Kelly
9781772273694
$16.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Nov 02, 2021
Thomas loves to tell stories. Big stories. Stories about how skilled he is on the land. But when one of his friends grows tired of his tall tales, Thomas has to prove how skilled he really is. Taking the challenge to spend a night alone in the forest, Thomas heads into the wilderness. The trees, who have heard his stories, watch him tear off their bark and litter as he goes. And so, while Thomas sleeps, they dance a dance that will leave Thomas with a very different kind of story to tell—if he can find his way home…
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32.
Series: Lucy fait du sport
Lucy joue au soccer
Paperback
Lisa Bowes
9781459831698
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 12, 2021
Souhaitant s’initier à un sport d’été, Lucy et ses amis se rencontrent sur le terrain de soccer pour leur première partie à trois contre trois. Grâce à Nick l’entraîneur, Lucy et les autres membres de l’équipe des Bleus s’initient à quelques jeux et se préparent à affronter les Rouges.La série « Lucy fait du sport » est conçue pour encourager les enfants à être actifs, à faire du sport et à avoir des loisirs. Dans Lucy joue au soccer, Lucy découvre à quel point il est amusant de faire partie d’une équipe et apprend pourquoi le soccer est le spo...
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33.
Series: Lucy Tries Sports
Lucy juega al fútbol
Paperback
Lisa Bowes
9781459831728
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 12, 2021
¡Con ganas de probar un deporte de verano, Lucy y sus amigos se reúnen en la pista de fútbol para su primer partido de tres contra tres! Gracias a Nick el entrenador, Lucy y el resto del Equipo Azul aprenden habilidades básicas mientras se preparan para competir contra el Equipo Rojo.La serie “Lucy hace deporte” está diseñado a incentivar a los niños a ser activos y participar en deportes y recreación. En Lucy juega fútbol, Lucy descubre lo divertido que es jugar como parte de un equipo y aprende por qué el fútbol es el deporte más popular del ...
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34.
Series: Orca Think
Shelter
Homelessness in Our Community
Hardcover
Lois Peterson
9781459825536
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 12, 2021
? “An outstanding, sophisticated introduction to a complex topic, this book encourages readers to prioritize kindness towards and dignity for people experiencing homelessness. Recommended as a first purchase.”—School Library Journal, starred review There are 150 million people experiencing homelessness worldwide, and that number is increasing every year. Homelessness is not a choice, yet it exists in almost every community. But why are people homeless? Who are they? What can you do? In Shelter: Homelessness in Our Community, readers will get a...
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35.
Series:
Sorry For Your Loss
Paperback
Joanne Levy
9781459827073
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Oct 12, 2021
? “A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears…Beautiful and sincere.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Evie Walman is not obsessed with death. She does think about it a lot, though, but only because her family runs a Jewish funeral home. At twelve, Evie already knows she’s going to be a funeral director when she grows up. So what if the kids at school call her “corpse girl” and say she smells like death? They’re just mean and don’t get how important it is to have someone ...
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36.
Series:
Growing Up Trans
In Our Own Words
Paperback
Dr. Lindsay Herriot M ed, PhD
9781459831377
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 10
Aug 17, 2021
What does it mean to be young and transgender today? Growing Up Trans shares stories, essays, art and poetry created by trans youth aged 11 to 18. In their own words, the works illustrate the trans experience through childhood, family and daily life, school, their bodies and mental health. Together the collection is a story of the challenges, big and small, of being a young trans person. At the same time, it’s a toolkit for all young people, transgender or not, about what understanding, acceptance and support for the trans community looks like....
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37.
Series:
Boonoonoonous Hair
Paperback
Olive Senior
9781926890227
$11.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Jul 15, 2021
In this vibrant and exquisitely illustrated picture book, written by Commonwealth Prize—winning Jamaican—Canadian Olive Senior, and with pictures by the acclaimed artist Laura James (the team that created Anna Carries Water), a young girl learns to love her difficult—to—manage, voluminous and boonoonoonous hair.
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38.
Series:
Tu es là pour moi
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459826656
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
Cet album aux illustrations vibrantes de la célèbre artiste Danielle Daniel encourage les enfants à manifester leur affection, à se soutenir mutuellement et à tenir compte du bien-être des autres dans leur quotidien.Monique Gray Smith, qui est une experte-conseil, conférencière d’envergure internationale et autrice primée, a écrit Tu es là pour moi afin de favoriser le dialogue entre les enfants et les autres jeunes, les professionnels de la santé qu’ils côtoient et leurs enseignants au sujet de la Réconciliation et de l’importance des liens qu...
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39.
Series:
You Hold Me Up / Gimanaadenim
Dual Language (English & Anishnaabemowin)
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459827196
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
May 11, 2021
Encourage children to show love and support for each other and to consider each other’s well-being in their everyday actions. Consultant, international speaker and award-winning author Monique Gray Smith wrote You Hold Me Up to prompt a dialogue among young people, their care providers and educators about reconciliation and the importance of the connections children make with others. With vibrant illustrations from celebrated artist Danielle Daniel, this is a foundational book about building relationships, fostering empathy and encouraging resp...
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40.
Series:
Nye, Sand and Stones
Hardcover
Bree Galbraith
9781459820326
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Apr 13, 2021
Somewhere off the coast and around the corner there are two islands. One island is made mostly of stones and the other mainly of sand, and that’s where the problem began. Young Nye doesn’t understand why the people on her Island of Sand work so hard to build beautiful sandcastles every day if they are destined to be ruined by the stones catapulted over by the people of the Island of Stones every evening. When she asks “Why?” all she ever hears in response is “Because.” As years go by, Nye realizes that the Because is starting to make sense to h...
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41.
Series:
Nye de l’île de Sable
Hardcover
Bree Galbraith
9781459824720
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Apr 13, 2021
Quelque part au large, mais pas trop loin, se trouvent deux îles. Une est en grande partie faite de pierres tandis que l’autre est couverte de sable. C’est là que les problèmes commencent.La petite Nye ne comprend pas pourquoi les habitants de son île de Sable s’acharnent à construire jour après jour de beaux châteaux de sable qui sont détruits tous les soirs par les habitants de l’île de Roche qui y catapultent des pierres. Quand elle demande pourquoi, on lui répond toujours : « C’est comme ça, c’est tout. »Au fil des ans, Nye se rend compte q...
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42.
Series:
The Sun Will Come Out
Paperback
Joanne Levy
9781459825871
$10.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Apr 13, 2021
The Sun Will Come Out is a funny and heartwarming account of a shy girl’s first summer away from home, where she learns she really can do anything and that silver linings can be found just about anywhere. Twelve-year-old Bea Gelman and her best friend Frankie are planning the BEST SUMMER EVER at Camp Shalom—a sleep-away camp. But at the last minute, Frankie bows out, leaving painfully shy Bea on her own. Just talking to strangers causes Bea to break out into ugly, blotchy hives. As if the hives weren't bad enough, Bea gets pranked by a couple o...
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Series: Orca Think
Finding Home
The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees
Hardcover
Jen Sookfong Lee
9781459818996
$24.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Mar 16, 2021
What drives people to search for new homes? From war zones to politics, there are many reasons why people have always searched for a place to call home. In Finding Home: The Journey of Immigrants and Refugees we discover how human migration has shaped our world. We explore its origins and the current issues facing immigrants and refugees today, and we hear the first-hand stories of people who have moved across the globe looking for safety, security and happiness. Author Jen Sookfong Lee shares her personal experience of growing up as the child ...
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Series:
Riley Can't Stop Crying
Hardcover
Stéphanie Boulay
9781459826380
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Mar 16, 2021
? “Insightfully emotional…A poignant, purposeful depiction of a family learning to recognize, confront, and heal internal struggles with self-love and self-worth. Children in need of encouragement will find comforting revelations about the value of individuality.”—School Library Journal, starred review Riley is inconsolable. He can’t stop crying and nothing is making him feel better. His sister, Regina, tries her best to help him figure out what’s wrong, but four-year-old Riley isn't sure. It’s not his tummy, or his head, or the monster...
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45.
Series: IndigLits
Inconvenient Skin / nayêhtâwan wasakay
Dual language (English & Cree)
Paperback
Shane L. Koyczan
9781926886657
$19.95
POETRY
Mar 16, 2021
Inconvenient Skin challenges how reconciliation has become a contested buzzword filled with promises and good intentions but rarely with any meaningful follow-through. While Canada's history is filled with darkness, these poems aim to unpack that history to clean the wounds so the nation can finally heal. Powerful and thought-provoking, this collection will draw you in and make you reconsider Canada's colonial legacy. The cover features the art of Kent Monkman, and the interior features work by Joseph Sánchez, a member of the Indian Group of Se...
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Series:
Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees
Hardcover
Russ Willms
9781459825994
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Feb 16, 2021
"Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT different). A story about acceptance and making friends. When Larry decides he wants to live in the big bushy tree in the middle of the wide-open field, the current residents, Bird, Squirrel and Monkey, are not very welcoming. They throw nuts at him and peck at his head; they tell him to leave and are...
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47.
Series: Just Enough
What Makes Us Unique?
Our First Talk About Diversity
Paperback
Dr. Jillian Roberts
9781459828254
$12.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Feb 16, 2021
Our conversations with children about cultural, religious and physical differences are more important than ever, and they need to start at an early age, but we know it can be difficult to know where to begin. What Makes Us Unique? provides an accessible introduction to the concept of diversity, teaching children how to respect and celebrate people's differences and that, ultimately, we are all much more alike than we are different. Additional questions at the back of the book allow for further discussion. Child psychologist Dr. Jillian Roberts...
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Series:
We Wear Masks
Hardcover
Marla Lesage
9781459828797
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Nov 24, 2020
We Wear Masks is a fun tool to help children make sense of this new reality and make wearing masks less scary and more relatable. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children have been introduced to wearing face masks and seeing others in masks. Author and illustrator Marla Lesage normalizes mask-wearing by introducing young readers to artists, ranchers, pilots, welders, scientists and many more people who already wear masks in their day-to-day lives. This delightful, rhyming picture book will help explain to children why wearing a mask is impor...
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49.
Series: Orca Soundings
Sticks and Stones
2nd edition
Paperback
Beth Goobie
9781459828216
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Nov 17, 2020
Jujube is thrilled when Brent asks her out. She is not so happy when the rumors start flying at school. Pretty soon her name is showing up on bathroom walls and everyone is whispering behind her back. When her mother gets involved, Jujube's reputation takes another hit. Deciding that someone has to take a stand, Jujube gathers all the other girls who have been labelled sluts--and worse--and tries to impress on her fellow students the damaging effects words can have on a person
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Series:
When We Are Kind
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459825222
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”—Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of al...
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Series:
Nous sommes gentils
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459826502
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
Nous sommes gentils traite des gestes de bonté tout simples du quotidien et encourage les enfants à explorer comment ils se sentent quand ils sont bienveillants ou quand une personne est gentille à leur égard. L’autrice renommée Monique Gray Smith a écrit de nombreux ouvrages sur la résilience et la réconciliation. Elle communique un message important qui s’adresse aux lecteurs de tous les âges au moyen de mots soigneusement choisis. Magnifiquement illustré par l’artiste Nicole Neidhardt, l’album encourage les enfants à être gentils avec les a...
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Series:
When We Are Kind / Nihá’ádaahwiinít’íigo
Dual language (English & Diné)
Hardcover
Monique Gray Smith
9781459827530
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
"Notably centering Indigenous families and characters of color in personal and communal activities—and encouraging readers to evaluate their actions toward others.”—Publishers Weekly When We Are Kind celebrates simple acts of everyday kindness and encourages children to explore how they feel when they initiate and receive acts of kindness in their lives. Celebrated author Monique Gray Smith has written many books on the topics of resilience and reconciliation and communicates an important message through carefully chosen words for readers of al...
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Series:
The One with the Scraggly Beard
Hardcover
Elizabeth Withey
9781459818552
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
A child tries to understand the life of a man he has seen sleeping under a bridge. The boy’s mother patiently answers his questions and explains how people’s life paths can be so different. The child observes the things he has in common with the man and wonders where his own path will lead. The One With the Scraggly Beard is defined by a simple narrative in which a child’s curiosity and perceptiveness act as catalysts for understanding fear, suffering and resilience while exploring themes of homelessness, belonging and compassion. This unique b...
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Series:
L’Homme à la barbe hirsute
Hardcover
Elizabeth Withey
9781459824782
$19.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Oct 13, 2020
Un enfant essaie de comprendre la vie d’un homme qui vit sous un pont. Sa mère répond patiemment à ses questions et lui explique comment des personnes peuvent suivre des parcours si différents. Le garçon remarque les similarités entre l’homme et lui, et se demande où le mènera son propre parcours de vie. Dans le récit simple de L’Homme à la barbe hirsute, la curiosité et la perspicacité de l’enfant servent de catalyseurs pour comprendre la peur, la souffrance et la résilience tout en explorant les thèmes de l’itinérance, de l’appartenance et ...
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Series: Orca Soundings
Dreaming in Color
Paperback
Melanie Florence
9781459825864
$10.95
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Age (years) from 12
Sep 22, 2020
Jennifer McCaffrey has been working hard on her art for years and is thrilled when she is accepted to a prestigious art school. The school is everything she always thought it would be, mostly. There is one group of kids who seem to resent her and say she only got in because of her skin color. Jen, who loves to create new pieces of artwork that incorporate her Indigenous heritage, finds herself a target when the group tells her to stop being “so Indian”. The night before the big art show at school, Jen’s beading art project is defaced. Jen has t...
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Series:
Elisapee and Her Baby Seagull
English Edition
Paperback
Nancy Mike
9781772272932
$11.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Sep 08, 2020
When Elisapee’s father brings home a baby seagull, Elisapee falls in love with the bird right away. She feeds and cares for her new friend, named Nau, and even helps Nau learn how to fly!Nau grows, and grows, and grows some more, until she’s big enough to fly all over town and play with the other seagulls. Soon, it seems like Nau is ready to leave home for good, and Elisapee has to learn how to say goodbye.Based on the author’s childhood experience, this charming story about learning to care for animals will delight young readers.
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Series:
What Does a Caterpillar Do?
Paperback
David McArthur
9798650706632
$9.99
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 3 - 5
Sep 01, 2020
The world around us is full of millions and millions of often underappreciated but amazingly fantastic bugs. From the tiny ant to the big, beautiful butterfly, each has its own unique characteristics that allow it to thrive in its environment. What Does a Caterpillar Do? shows children some of these bugs through the eyes of a cheeky caterpillar as they learn about what makes the insects so different.Featuring bright and beautiful illustrations from Lucy Rogers, What Does A Caterpillar Do? takes us on a wonderful journey through nature to meet ...
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Series:
Maison Rouge
Memories of a Childhood in War
Paperback
Liliane Leila Juma
9781926890302
$12.95
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
Age (years) from 12
Mar 15, 2020
Liliane Leila Juma was sixteen years old when her family home in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was destroyed by rebel soldiers. She gives an account of her life before and after her family was torn apart. Maison Rouge is a story of war and unspeakable loss. It is also the story of survival. Eventually, through the United Nations refugee program, Leila and her family were finally able to relocate to Canada.
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Series:
Power Poems for Small Humans
Paperback
Flamingo Rampant
9781999156206
$18.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 8
Oct 01, 2019
A collection of profoundly uplifting, attitude-shifting poems and illustrations giving children the boost they need to scatter grey clouds and make sure they’re proud. Carefully and lovingly crafted by a diverse selection of writers and artists, there's validation and affirmation to be found in each and every poetic pronunciation.
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Series:
Kiddo
Paperback
Cynthia Nugent
9781896580661
$12.95
JUVENILE FICTION
Age (years) from 9 - 12
Sep 01, 2019
Katherine Wisteria Warble (otherwise known as Kiddo) knows her family depends on her for information. Kiddo devours the Town Crier newspaper for its news, contests, community events, Caring Carol's advice column and the annoying opinions of the Junior Journalist. When she grows up, she is going to be the publisher, but first she needs to wrest the title of Junior Journalist away from the irritating Jeremy ("Germ") Marroon. Can Kiddo get enough community points, improve her spelling enough and stay out of trouble long enough to become the next J...
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